Limecrete

Hard tadelakt microcement with artisan finishes

Why choose Limecrete tadelakt microcement?

Never interrupted continuity

By not requiring expansion joints, Limecrete becomes a coating capable of generating infinite, wider and brighter surfaces, of endless beauty since this is a material in which cracks or fissures do not appear.

Exquisite adherence

As a decorative coating, Limecrete demonstrates an extraordinary adaptation capacity. Thus, it can be applied and adapts perfectly to the already existing supports regardless of whether the material that forms it is concrete, cement, ceramics, cardboard, plaster or drywall.

Maximum workability

This represents a major advantage compared to other coatings since with such maneuverability, the desired finishes can be obtained.

Finishes full of naturalness and color

Being able to be reviewed, Limecrete offers an immense range of effects and textures. Thus, the tadelakt or exposed concrete effects that can be achieved can come in different finishes: matte, satin and gloss.

Applicable with the "wet on wet" technique

This coating is decorative because it accepts to be applied with techniques that would be unthinkable in other materials. Thus, it can be worked with the "wet on wet" technique to achieve those appreciated effects.

Hardness and durability in any space

Limecrete is a Tadelakt microcement with great decorative qualities due, in part, to the resistances it has, giving it extra hardness that allows it to last much longer when applied indoors or outdoors, or on walkable or non-walkable surfaces.

Maintains constant hygiene

Being lime-based, Limecrete has great antibacterial properties that keep any surface in perfect hygienic conditions. Moreover, it is very easy to clean as stains or dirt do not stick.

The continuous coating with endless aesthetic possibilities

Limecrete is a decorative coating that has been created with the purpose of being able to achieve an infinite number of finishes. Thus, we draw inspiration from the Moroccan decorative trend used on the walls of luxury riads and objects, such as vases, that decorated these traditional Moroccan constructions.

Respecting tradition, at Luxury concrete, we have modernized this material so that its effects can be adapted to any decorative style, both those that were trends some time ago as well as those that are today.

This way, this Tadelakt microcement, characterized by achieving effects and nuances that are exclusive to it, such as Tadelakt or exposed concrete, is able to combine these with multiple decorative styles such as Nordic, rustic, classic or vintage.

Tadelakt: the tradition that's in fashion

Smoothness, naturalness, tradition, warmth, elegance, handmade appearance... All these attributes are present in the walls and floors covered with Limecrete as our coating is based on this ancestral material that originated in Morocco 2,000 years ago.

Exposed Concrete: A Touch of Modernity

Limecrete also allows achieving visual effects like those of concrete, which when left in sight becomes a very used aesthetic element in industrial environments. With this coating, rooms can be equipped with this appearance that combines very well with the industrial or minimalist decorative style.

Fresco on Fresco: Total Personalization

To achieve the highest level of personalization on any surface, Limecrete can be applied using the "fresco on fresco" technique. Thus, to apply the last layer, there is no need to wait for the previous one to dry completely, so it can absorb all the decorative nuances that are always provided in the final layer.

The Tadelakt Microcement with Top Technical Performance

Limecrete is a microcement that not only guarantees exceptional results at a decorative level. With this coating, there is no need to use large amounts of material to achieve the desired results.

Of course, when applying it, one must consider the support to be covered, as performance will depend, among other things, on this. Next, let's see how the different products in the Limecrete range perform in a standard application:

• LIMECRETE EXTRA – (Two coats): 2 kg/m²
• LIMECRETE BASIC – (Two coats): 1.4 kg/m²
• LIMECRETE MEDIUM – (Two coats): 1 kg/m²
• LIMECRETE THIN – (Two coats): 0.5 kg/m²

How to apply Tadelakt Limecrete microcement on floors

Step 1. Preparation of the support

Firstly, for a successful application, it is necessary to clean the surface of fats or dirt, as well as repair it if it has cracks or other irregularities.

Step 2. Floor Priming

To increase the adhesion of the microcement, the support must be primed, always with the correct primer depending on the support.

Step 3. Place flexible fiber mesh

It is essential to use a fiber mesh to prevent cracks and fissures, prior to the application of Limecrete.

Step 4. Mixing microcement with resin

(see proportions in technical data sheet)

In this step, first the resin must be poured into a container and then the pigment is added, stirring both until achieving a homogeneous mixture. Once we achieve a homogeneous finish, add the Limecrete mortar and mix for 4 minutes at low revolutions.

Step 5. Apply 2 coats of Limecrete EXTRA/BASIC microcement

Apply two coats of Limecrete EXTRA or BASIC with a metal trowel, allowing 4 hours to dry between coats. Then sand with 40 grit. This step is important because the final finish will depend on this.

Step 6. Apply 1 coat of Limecrete EXTRA/BASIC/MEDIUM tadelakt microcement

To achieve the desired finish, one coat of microcement tadelakt Limecrete MEDIUM, EXTRA or BASIC must be applied. This layer will be allowed to dry for 4 hours and at the end of its drying, it will be sanded with 40 grit.

Step 7. Sealing

Once the last coat of Limecrete has been applied, it needs to be sealed. The sealant will be applied between 24 and 48 hours later. It will be proceed as follows: first, apply 2 coats of Primacrete Finish (leave 4 hours between coats), then finish with the Concrete Finish WT varnish (with a drying time between coats of 8-24h).

How to apply Limecrete tadelakt microcement on walls

Step 1. Preparing the substrate

Clean or repair the wall to have a consolidated and regular support on which Limecrete can be applied.

Step 2. Wall Priming

Use the adhesion promoter that best suits the wall to be coated, taking into account the material characteristics of it.

Step 3. Add the resin to the mortar

Mix the resin and pigment until a homogeneous finish is achieved. Then, incorporate Limecrete microcement and mix at low revolutions for 4 minutes.

Step 4. Apply 2 layers of the Limecrete tadelakt microcement EXTRA / BASIC

Apply, with a metal trowel, two layers of Limecrete EXTRA or Limecrete BASIC, letting each dry for 4 hours. After the drying time, sand with grain 40.

Step 5. Apply 1 layer of the tadelakt Limecrete microcement EXTRA / BASIC / MEDIUM / THIN

To finish decorating and achieve the desired finish, apply 1 layer of tadelakt microcement EXTRA, BASIC, MEDIUM or THIN. Drying time between layers: 4 hours. Once dry, sand each layer with grain 40.

Step 6. Sealing

Seal with 2 layers of Primacrete Finish 24-48 hours after applying the finishing layer. Leave 4 hours between both hands. Then, apply 2 layers of varnish, we recommend Concrete Finish WT, leaving a drying time between layers of 8 to 24 hours.